The Center for Sales Strategy

AUGUST 15, 2024

Are references really relevant to today’s workplace? In fact, checking references has become a focus in today’s workplace. Per LinkedIn, “references reinforce the information on (the candidate’s) resume while giving potential employers a 360-degree view of what (the candidate) can bring to the table.” They are so Y2K, right?!

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No More Cold Calling

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Discover how a broken approach to social selling can damage your sales reputation, costing you business referrals and lost revenue. Social sellers do their homework, using their LinkedIn networks to gain insights, build sales trust , and make connections. The second you respond, you get a generic sales pitch.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 8, 2024

To be successful, sales professionals need to be experts in many different areas at once: their product’s strengths and weaknesses, their prospects’ pain points and needs, and the broader economic and competitive landscapes. To give sellers a fighting chance, sales leaders need to build an effective, flexible sales enablement program.

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No More Cold Calling

OCTOBER 27, 2020

(You can also read our interview in Sonia’s blog post, Driving Sales Through Referrals with Joanne Black.) . She works with small business owners who face the challenges of limited cash flow, declining sales, and minimal support. That’s why I’m recommending the Unstoppable Sales Community to you.

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Understanding the Sales Force

MARCH 21, 2022

On Sales Process and Methodology - the difference between popular sales processes and methodologies. On Attracting Salespeople When Recruiting - a rant on the Two Keys to Attracting More of the Right Sales Candidates. Protect Your References - a rant on why you shouldn't give out references unless it's the perfect time.

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No More Cold Calling

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Your referral network is your net worth in sales. How can smart, experienced sales reps let their customer relationships wither? But not all sales teams make those investments. Far too many sales organizations are so focused on bringing in new business that they neglect their current customers.

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No More Cold Calling

JUNE 25, 2020

Are you looking for your B2B sales leads in all the wrong places? Is your sales team searching too many faces, looking for traces of prospects, instead of narrowing the search to recruit only your ideal clients? There’s a better way, but it takes guts and conviction from every sales leader. Your conversation shifts.

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Understanding the Sales Force

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Team Photo of the American League Champion 1967 Boston Red Sox I frequently write about taking a consultative approach, where listening and asking questions are the keys for successful sales presentations. The post Two Keys for Successful Sales Presentations appeared first on Kurlan & Associates, Inc. Who cares other than me?

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Understanding the Sales Force

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

A sales consultant who knows that I geek out on sales data read that 84% of salespeople suck because they don't enjoy what they do. A huge percentage of salespeople do actually suck but the actual number is closer to 75%. Is it really because they don't enjoy selling? million salespeople.

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Steven Rosen

JUNE 3, 2020

Unleash the 10X Factor to Close the Sales Gap. Do you want to close the sales gap? Now is the time to get sales on track. Even though we are still social distancing and face to face selling may not resume until 2021, you are still responsible for sales results. Sales managers are the key to driving sales performance.

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Anthony Cole Training

JULY 28, 2022

Selling is a different animal and you will often hear the term “soft skills” in reference to training a salesperson. What are soft skills in sales? It would be great if you could hand a new salesperson a manual, ask them to read it, take a knowledge test and they could successfully begin their job.

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Understanding the Sales Force

JUNE 27, 2023

Even though this article begins as a baseball article, in the fourth paragraph it quickly morphs into a sales article. Compare that with salespeople who, after five years in sales, could be referred to as veterans. I started coaching him when he was old enough to hold a wiffle bat.

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Understanding the Sales Force

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Most sales teams win fewer than half their “games,” and while defense can’t be blamed, pitching can! Unlike the Red Sox, most sales teams have too much pitching (demos and presentations)! As of this writing, they have assessed 106 sales and sales management candidates.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 2, 2025

This incomplete record enters your CRM, triggers misleading lead scores, routes to the wrong sales team, and ultimately creates a disjointed customer experience. When marketing is evaluated solely on lead volume while sales is measured on close rates, you create inherent tensions.

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 22, 2024

I'm always saying, “Sound, well-structured business email templates are central to effective sales communication, initiating productive sales conversations, and sustaining relationships with prospects and customers.” Referral Request Emails Happy customers are some of the most lucrative resources any sales org has at its disposal.

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No More Cold Calling

JANUARY 16, 2020

Here are five important steps to make your team referral sales experts. If salespeople were self-motivated, they wouldn’t need sales managers or metrics. That’s why we need sales managers. Actually, what we need is strong sales leadership. Sales managers do what they ask others to do. I’m including myself here.

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No More Cold Calling

JULY 25, 2024

Rusty sales skills won’t win the gold. It’s the same for your sales team. If you want this to be a game-changing year, it’s up to the CRO to make skills-building and practice a requirement, an integral part of your culture, and a major component of your sales strategy. What sales lessons can we learn from them?

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Steven Rosen

OCTOBER 8, 2021

How to Motivate Your Sales Team. Sales leaders agree that a highly motivated and engaged sales force drives greater performance. Many sales managers ask me how to ensure that they have a highly motivated and engaged team, and I usually ask them “WHY”? What do sales managers do to motivate the sales force?

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 6, 2024

Sales Signals Addition: You can enhance the email with insights from Sales Signals such as Scoops or Intent, offering more ways to personalize the outreach. Additional Context: You can also provide specific directions or unique context to tailor the email, including references to recent interactions or other relevant details.

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No More Cold Calling

MAY 17, 2019

That comment was from a 20-year sales veteran, the kind of seasoned pro who should know how to get referrals, and given this person’s track record, should feel confident about asking. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been in sales. What if the person says no and refuses to refer us? I wasn’t surprised. It’s what I always hear.

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No More Cold Calling

APRIL 15, 2021

Every sales leader says their #1 prospecting challenge is getting leads in the pipe. Considering half of the deals that are forecasted to close don’t, and customer retention has decreased as seller attrition increases, sales teams are facing yet another frustrating year if something doesn’t change. Try this instead. That’s a fact.

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No More Cold Calling

APRIL 26, 2021

I wrote that in 2013, back when virtual sales meetings weren’t the only option. We’ve had to make do with virtual sales meetings, and that has affected many B2B sales pros’ ability to access new customers and to make real-world connections. The Problem with Virtual Sales Meetings. Virtual Sales Meetings Are Here to Stay.

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No More Cold Calling

JANUARY 27, 2022

The research is clear: Diversity drives sales. Diverse sales teams can make more meaningful connections with your increasingly diverse customer base. Research on the benefits of diversity in the workplace prove it isn’t just a nice-to-have; for modern sales teams, it’s a must-have. 12% higher sales attainment.

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Steven Rosen

APRIL 6, 2020

Sales Leadership Roundtable Discussion. I had 8 senior sales executives join me for an open discussion. There is no playbook we can refer too, most of us are making it up as we go along. Sales Leaders Share: How we’re keeping our team productive: How do you manage anxiety? What do you prioritize? What do you do?

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Face-to-face Motivation Groups Training 359

Sales and Marketing Management

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Author: Leeatt Rothschild Virtual sales meetings have become the norm as a result of COVID-19. However, many sales reps may find themselves unsure of how to best lead a meeting with prospects over video. Here are four actionable tips to help you lead more successful virtual sales meetings and ultimately earn more new business.

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Smooth Sale

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job or Clientele: How to Make Sales That Benefit You and the Customer Retail and corporate sales have many similarities; they all begin with serving clientele well. Our collaborative blog offers insights on ‘How to make sales that benefit you and your customer.’

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The Pipeline

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Last week I saw a piece on LinkedIn, that questioned the accuracy of predictions about the future of B2B sales and selling made in the past decade. The piece pointed to a prediction by Forrester around 2015 about the size and nature of B2B sales in 2020. Is sales is making the most of their newfound time and resources?”

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Pipeliner

JANUARY 3, 2025

The discussion centers around the critical themes of clarity and credibility, particularly in the context of sales and customer relationship management (CRM) systems. This blog post will break down the key insights and actionable advice shared during the episode, providing a comprehensive guide for sales leaders and business owners.

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No More Cold Calling

APRIL 16, 2020

Face Facts: The Client Is Not Always Right, and Your Sales Pitch Is Annoying. They hear the word sales and think of the stereotypical used-car salesman. If they can’t help, they’ll refer someone who can. Salespeople that earn trust in the time of COVID won’t have to worry about losing their jobs during an economic downturn.

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Pipeliner

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

With over 25 years of experience working with Fortune 500 clients and advanced degrees in business psychology, Joel offers a wealth of knowledge on the critical distinction between perception and reality in sales and hiring processes. Understanding this distinction is crucial for both sales and hiring processes.

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No More Cold Calling

APRIL 6, 2025

Top sales teams win with referrals. Without a referral-first mindset, pipeline uncertainty loomsleading to missed targets, longer sales cycles, missed quotas, and end-of-year panic. Without a referral-first mindset, pipeline uncertainty loomsleading to missed targets, longer sales cycles, missed quotas, and end-of-year panic.

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Steven Rosen

APRIL 13, 2020

Sales Leadership Roundtable – Part II. This is the second post from the sales leadership roundtable. There is no playbook we can refer too, most of us are making it up as we go along. What a great group I had on the sales leadership roundtable. Click here to read part one. How are We Communicating With Our .

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Sales 2.0

JULY 8, 2022

Meanwhile most high tech companies accept this level of productivity in their sales departments. It can be a critical step in filling your sales pipeline with great opportunities. Sometimes that need is something your product can address and hence a sales opportunity is created. Do you know how you help?

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Getting anything over the finish line as the holidays approach is a struggle in any facet of life, and sales is no exception. The end of Q4 is one of the — if not the — most stressful, frustrating stretches of any sales professional's year. Q4 Sales Strategies 1. Incentivize performance with contests and rewards.

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 30, 2024

Then, the game changed when I leveled up my sales email writing game with curiosity-provoking subject lines, strong body text, and compelling closing statements. Read on to hear my tactics for ending a sales email.e From there, initiating conversations and strengthening relationships with business buyers and influencers got easier.

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Smooth Sale

OCTOBER 21, 2024

P hoto by DigitalArtist Attract the Right Job or Clientele: Add Gamification to Your Strategy for Business Growth You’ve probably heard of “recreational shopping,” which refers to customers enjoying themselves by looking for and purchasing items. For further references and insights, please visit: 1. Frank Mayer 3. Celebrate Success!

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Strategy Retail Lead Rank Lead Scoring 113

Sales Hacker

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Users could sign up for free and get 2GB of storage, which could be expanded by referring friends. This phase is often referred to as “crossing the chasm,” a concept popularized by Geoffrey Moore, which highlights the challenge of bridging the gap between the enthusiastic early market and the more pragmatic mainstream market.

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